Abstract: Compounds having unique properties are prepared from the herbal compositions described herein and comprise extracts derived from plants and fungi of the genera Panax, Ganoderma, and Saussurea. The compositions are useful in preventing, treating, relieving, and improving the quality-of-life of patients suffering from chronic diseases, such as liver diseases, cancer, cachexia, and immune system disorders.

Abstract: Semiochemical compositions comprising a feline scratch marking semiochemical analogs of these semiochemical compositions and a method to prevent cats from scratching in particular places and on multiple objects are described.

Abstract: Methods for increasing osteoinductivity and/or surface area of bone material are provided. The methods include providing bone material and dehydrating the bone material with a solvent at its critical point. A useful solvent for critical point dehydrating is carbon dioxide. Critical point dehydration resulting in increased osteoinductivity and/or surface area can be applied to many types of bone material including bone particles, bone chips, bone fibers, bone matrices, both demineralized and non-demineralized. An implantable composition having an enhanced osteoinductivity and/or osteoconductivity is also provided. The implantable composition contains demineralized bone matrix dried at critical point of carbon dioxide. Critical point dried fibers of a demineralized bone matrix have a BET value from about 40 m2/gm to about 100 m2/gm, a value that is 100 times higher than corresponding vacuum dried or lyophilized DBM fibers.

Abstract: According to this invention there is provided a herbal formulation for the prevention and management of neurodegenerative disorders comprising, hydro-methanolic extract of at least one plant selected from Curcuma longa, Bacopa monnieri and Valeriana jatamansi, at 70-80° C., maintaining the pH of the solution between 7-10, Separating the active compounds chromatographically and Subjecting the active compounds to the step of molecular characterization.

Abstract: A composition useful for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women. The composition includes essential oils from a tree of the genus Picea or a product of this oil. The essential oil product can specifically come from essential oil from the plant Picea pungens, commonly referred to as Blue Spruce. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women utilizing the composition. In some implementations, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition that further includes a penetration enhancer. A method for utilizing the pharmaceutical composition for treating hypogonadism is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, in certain instances, are methods of inhibiting osteoclast differentiation, bone resorption, bone formation, and bone remodeling in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a composition comprising substantially fetal support tissue product including amniotic membrane and umbilical cord or an extract thereof, or a composition comprising substantially isolated HC-HA complex.

Abstract: The invention belongs in the field of medicine and can be used in the treatment of chronic and asymptomatic trichomonas infections of the urogenital tract. The invention is consisted in development of new therapeutic substance of plant origin with minimal side effects for treatment of various forms of trichomonad infection. The new therapeutic substance, of plant origin, is an olive coloured paste. It is composed of a conifer green needle complex (CGNC) and has a coniferous smell and antiprotozoal activity against Trichomonas vaginalis (when tested in an in vitro model). At a concentration of 100 mg/ml CGNC has trichomonadocitic and trichomonadostatic properties. At 300 mg/ml it suppresses the growth of T. vaginalis and at 500 mg/ml it kills this organism.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for the prevention and inhibition of oxidative stress and hemolysis in human red blood cell wherein said composition compounds obtained from the aqueous stream of palm oil milling (palm oil vegetation liquor), in particular from vegetative liquor from the milling of palm oil fruit.

Abstract: A dietary supplement composition is formulated in a therapeutic amount to treat and alleviate symptoms of hot flashes in a female subject, such as experiencing symptoms of perimenopause. The composition includes a phytoestrogen and lycopene in an oral dosage form. The phytoestrogen may include a plant lignan including at least one of Matairesinol, 7-hydroxymatairesinol, Secoisolariciresinol, Lariciresinol and Pinoresinol. The lycopene may include a lycopene complex having at least one of phytoene, phytofluene, beta-carotene, tocopherols and phytosterols.

Abstract: A method of capturing a vaporized component or components, and apparatus for same is provided. The method involves vaporization of desired components, and capture of the vaporized components in a material using a vapor trap device. Once captured, the material with the component stored therein may be used for any number of purposes including ingestion, topical administration, and/or aromatization.

Abstract: A primary object of the invention is to provide a composition for the prevention, amelioration, or treatment of metabolic syndrome and to provide a food or drink, a medicine, or a feed comprising the composition. A composition for the prevention, amelioration, or treatment of metabolic syndrome, the composition comprising the following (a) and (b): (a) a rose hip extract, and (b) at least a kind of xanthine derivatives.

Abstract: A topical composition includes an amount of a concentrate derived from Ecklonia maxima (sea kelp) effective for treating the skin, hair and/or nails and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a novel in vitro method for detecting anti-senescence or pro-senescence activity of a compound, and to compounds with anti-senescence activity detected by said method, in particular to Salvia Haenkei extracts, and to compositions comprising said extracts.

Abstract: A treatment regimen for psoriasis includes administering to a patient diagnosed with psoriasis periodic doses of a combination including Sheng Di Huang, Da Huang and Jin Yin Hua, or a combination of the above with Mu Dan Pi, Di Gu Pi, Xian He Cao and Chun Gen Pi.

Abstract: A treatment regimen for psoriasis includes administering to a patient diagnosed with psoriasis periodic doses of a combination including Sheng Di Huang, Da Huang and Jin Yin Hua, or a combination of the above with Mu Dan Pi, Di Gu Pi, Xian He Cao and Chun Gen Pi.

Abstract: A treatment regimen for psoriasis includes administering to a patient diagnosed with psoriasis periodic doses of a combination including Sheng Di Huang, Da Huang and Jin Yin Hua, or a combination of the above with Mu Dan Pi, Di Gu Pi, Xian He Cao and Chun Gen Pi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bacterial strain isolated from groundwater. The invention also relates to bacterial extracts and to the use of same in the context of the treatment of inflammations. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel compositions of interest in the treatment and the prevention of inflammatory disorders, notably dermatological pathologies.

Abstract: A treatment regimen for psoriasis includes administering to a patient diagnosed with psoriasis periodic doses of a combination including Sheng Di Huang, Da Huang and Jin Yin Hua, or a combination of the above with Mu Dan Pi, Di Gu Pi, Xian He Cao and Chun Gen Pi.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel combination of specific therapeutics selected from S-adenosyl methionine or a salt thereof, folic acid or a metabolite or salt thereof, and one or more omega-3 fatty acids or salts thereof, useful for a variety of conditions, as discussed herein. Methods of treatment include the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions, such as depression.

Abstract: A treatment regimen for psoriasis includes administering to a patient diagnosed with psoriasis periodic doses of a combination including Sheng Di Huang, Da Huang and Jin Yin Hua, or a combination of the above with Mu Dan Pi, Di Gu Pi, Xian He Cao and Chun Gen Pi.